Travel Guide of Dorchester in United Kingdom by Influencers and Travelers
Dorchester is the county town of Dorset, England. It is situated between Poole and Bridport on the A35 trunk route. A historic market town, Dorchester is on the banks of the River Frome to the south of the Dorset Downs and north of the South Dorset Ridgeway that separates the area from Weymouth, 7 miles to the south.
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1 - Bowleaze Cove
9 km away
Bowleaze Cove is a small sand and shingle beach, near the village of Preston, just to the northeast of Weymouth, Dorset, England. The cove is on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its geology. Just to the west is Furzy Cliff. The beach is made up of mainly shingle and shell with some sandy areas. A small pier divides the beach near the River Jordan outflow. The remains of Jordan Hill Roman Temple are located on Jordan Hill, leading down to Bowleaze. The hill figure of the Osmington White Horse can be seen.
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2 - Portland
14 km away
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3 - Shore Excursions in Weymouth
12 km away
We are going to start this great tour with a visit to Weymouth where you can take some pictures of the famous and picturesque Harbour of Weymouth, we will have a quick stop at Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Castle. Next, we will visit Durdle Door, one of the Jurassic coast’s most iconic landscapes. Then we will head to one of the most popular locations to visit in the corner of Dorset. Corfe is a village full of history which offers a unique range of independent shops, pubs, restaurants and tea houses. It is well worth a visit!! After a visit to the castle what about relaxing over a cappuccino or a full Dorset cream tea whilst enjoying the stunning scenery of the Purbeck Hills. Last stop, Swanage, a small seaside town in the south east of Dorset. Missing you already !!
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4 - Durdle Door
15 km away
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is owned by the Welds, a family who own 12,000 acres in Dorset in the name of the Lulworth Estate. It is open to the public.
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5 - West Lulworth
17 km away
Lulworth Cove is a cove near the village of West Lulworth, on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, southern England. The cove is one of the world's finest examples of such a landform, and is a World Heritage Site and tourist location with approximately 500,000 visitors every year, of whom about 30 percent visit in July and August.
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6 - Hot Air Balloon Rides in Weymouth
12 km away
You will meet our ground crew where you will be taken to the launch site. You will then meet your Pilot and be given a full safety briefing; you can get involved and help inflate the balloon! Your skilled and experienced Pilot will fly you over wonderful landscapes for up to one hour. When you land, you can help pack away the balloon and enjoy a glass of chilled Champagne or juice to toast your flight, you can also request a signed personalised flight certificate. You will then be taken back to the original meeting place in our vehicles. A fantastic experience and one to be remembered forever! The whole experience takes 3-4 hours in total, and our main flying season is April-October. You are purchasing non refundable balloon flight vouchers valid for 12 months. Ballooning is weather dependent and if your flight is cancelled due to the weather we would reschedule a new date with you.
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7 - Portland Bill
17 km away
Portland Bill is a narrow promontory at the southern end of the Isle of Portland, and the southernmost point of Dorset, England. One of Portland's most popular destinations is Portland Bill Lighthouse. Portland's coast has been notorious for the number of shipwrecked vessels over the centuries.
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8 - Dorset AONB
20 km away
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9 - Archaeology Tours in Weymouth
12 km away
Our guides accurately portray Romano-British soldiers. From unique personal belongings and based on actual archaeological finds to the information we present. Our guides are living and breathing walking exhibitions. Combined with our wealth of knowledge on Roman military and civilian life. We have combined our massed years of living history and historical interpretation to present to our guests. Tour perfect for groups and schools. Tour minimum group booking 4+ maximum 60
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10 - Swanage
23 km away
Swanage is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset, England. It is at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck and one of its two towns, approximately 6+1⁄4 miles south of Poole and 25 miles east of Dorchester.
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11 - Purbeck Heritage Coast
23 km away
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12 - Kimmeridge Bay
24 km away
Kimmeridge Bay is a bay on the Isle of Purbeck, a peninsula on the English Channel coast in Dorset, England, close to and southeast of the village of Kimmeridge, on the Smedmore Estate.
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13 - Old Harry Rocks
26 km away
Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most eastern point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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14 - Bournemouth
30 km away
Bournemouth is a coastal resort town in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area of Dorset, England. At the 2011 census, the town had a population of 183,491, making it the largest town in Dorset.
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